All posts tagged "Hideki Matsui"
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Baseball
/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Before the World Series, a Lively Discussion with Old Friends
With Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the spotlight, the Yankees and the Dodgers are playing in the same World Series...
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Baseball
/ 3 months agoShohei Ohtani Smacks 53rd Homer in 9th as the Dodgers Rally Past the Rockies
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani also had two steals, giving him 55 this season. He's one steal shy of matching Ichiro Suzuki's...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoMeeting Hideki Matsui: A Baseball Fan Recounts a Thrilling Experience
In June 2024, writer Ethan Semendinger, a lifelong admirer of Hideki Matsui, fulfilled a dream by meeting the retired slugger at...
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Baseball
/ 8 months agoShohei Ohtani Surpasses Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Homers by a Japanese Player
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani ended a seven-game homerless streak by belting the 176th homer of his MLB career in...
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Features
/ 8 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Analysis: Yuta Watanabe Makes a Smart Choice in Pursuing Move to B.League
Considering the ups and downs of his time in the NBA, now's an ideal time for Yuta Watanabe to begin the...
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Baseball
/ 8 months agoShohei Ohtani Continues Hitting Tear as Dodgers Triumph Over Twins
In the past five games, Shohei Ohtani had 11 hits in 22 at-bats. He also moved within one homer of tying...
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Baseball
/ 10 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Baseball Phenom Rintaro Sasaki Forges Own Path by Deciding to Attend Stanford
Turning down a chance to start his pro career as a teenager in Japan, Rintaro Sasaki will further develop his skills...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoEDITORIAL | Shohei Ohtani Skyrockets to the Top and Japan Rejoices
Global superstars like Lionel Messi now rank below Shohei Ohtani on the list of top earners, so you can grasp how...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Best Move for Shohei Ohtani is to Leave Angels, Join Stable Franchise
Shohei Ohtani has thrived since joining the Angels in 2018. As an upcoming free agent, his legacy will be defined by...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] High-Flying BayStars Set Early Pace in CL
Fueled by seven straight wins to end April, the BayStars (18-8) have been bolstered by the arrival of 2020 NL Cy...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Roy White Recalls Memorable Years Playing for Yomiuri Giants in New Autobiography
Before winning a Japan Series title with the Giants in 1981 and retiring in 1982, Roy White was the only New...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Veteran Hurler Chihiro Kaneko Announces Retirement
Chihiro Kaneko, who led the Pacific League in wins in 2010 and 2014, is set to begin his coaching career with...
